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Posted inDaily News Local Histories Maritime & Naval History

Kirkland Ferry Robbed

The Kirkland ferry Lincoln, showing the vessel at the dock.

Purser Office is Looted of $500 in Fares

Sneak Thieves Enter Place as Boat Docks Across Lake

Door is Broken Open

Purser Matson Had Gone Out to Collect Tickets

Thieves broke into the office of Purser M. Matson on the ferryboat Lincoln Monday morning, as the boat was docked at the Kirkland end on the 7:45 run, and escaped with $500.

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Posted inUS Civil War

August 10, 1861 – Garibaldi Offers his Services

We have good reason to know, says the New York Post, which is very careful about its statements, that Garibaldi, the soldier of European freedom, is deeply interested in our…
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